The Importance of Pet Vaccinations
Ensure the health and well-being of your furry friend with pet vaccinations at Animal Medical Center of Pleasanton. Book an appointment today.
Having a pet is a great and fun experience for many owners. While enjoyable, it does come with responsibilities, such as making sure it sees a veterinarian for routine vaccination shots. Vaccines are important for many reasons, and every pet owner should not overlook them. At Animal Medical Center of Pleasanton, we have shared the benefits of vaccination with Pleasanton residents for many years.
Why Vaccines Are Essential for Your Pet
Protect Your Pet from Diseases
Vaccines can protect your pet from a wide range of well-known animal diseases. Similar to humans, all animals are at risk of contracting diseases that can make them severely ill.
What vaccines do is that they help stimulate your pet's antibodies so that they can identify and fight off diseases that your animal may encounter in the future. Vaccines can greatly reduce the risk of your pet getting rabies, parvovirus, hepatitis, and other concerning diseases.
Prevent Spread of Disease
Vaccines can also help reduce the risk of spreading diseases to others. Certain illnesses can easily be transferred from animal to human or animal to animal.
Rabies, for example, is often a fatal disease that can be transmitted from animal to human through a bite or scratch. It is a disease that can be avoidable if a pet was vaccinated.
Common Diseases Prevented by Vaccination
Vaccines can greatly reduce the risk of your pet contracting serious diseases:
Rabies
A fatal disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans through bites or scratches.
Parvovirus
A highly contagious viral disease that can be life-threatening, especially in puppies.
Hepatitis
A viral infection that can cause liver damage and other serious health complications.
Contact Us to Schedule an Appointment
Your pet must receive the right vaccines. At Animal Medical Center of Pleasanton, our veterinarian will make sure that your pet gets the appropriate vaccines to stay healthy.
Call us today at (925) 734-8387 for more information or to schedule an appointment with our veterinarian.
